One of the best things about New Orleans is the food! Having trouble deciding which restaurants to visit? Have no fear! Here’s a quick outline of everything you need to know about where to eat in New Orleans.

(Again, a huge thank you to my parents for lending their expertise for this post!)

Sandwiches, Muffalettas, and Po-boys:

• Maspero’s : Great roast beef and pastrami sandwiches and muffalettas (located in the French Quarter)
• Napoleon House : Po-boys are great…also, this was in the film, Runaway Jury (located in the French Quarter)
• Central Grocery : Excellent muffalettas, but plan to get these to-go (located in the French Quarter)
• Mother’s Restaurant : Amazing sandwiches…you have to eat the Ferdi Special (located in Poydras)
• Casamento’s : Great oyster po’boys (located on Magazine St..Note: closed May-Sept)
• Bud’s Broiler : favorite place for burgers (multiple locations)

Dessert & Snacks:

• Angelo Brocato’s : italian ice cream and spumoni (located on Carrollton Ave)
• Café du Monde : beignets!! Also, for coffee-drinkers, try the chicory! (located in the French Quarter)
• Gambino’s : pastries, especially King Cake (they also will ship king cakes)

Coffee:

• Café du Monde : As I mentioned above, try the chicory! (located in the French Quarter)
• PJ’s Coffee : coffee shops based out of New Orleans (try the Uptown location)
• La Madeleine : coffee and pastries

 

Fine Dining (all require reservations):

• Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse : located in the French Quarter
• Arnaud’s : located in the French Quater
• Antoine’s : located in the French Quarter
• Brigtsen’s Restaurant : located in the Carrollton area

 

Bon appétit and laissez les bons temps rouler!!!

 

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